Killzone: Shadow Fall

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 15, 2013
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6.9

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  1. Mystril
    Dec 23, 2013
    9
    Great game, I truly enjoyed it alot, and it is a pretty good showcase for what the PS4 can do (at this point). There are a few things, which drag down the mark I guess, and those are mostly to do with odd deaths. Some, I guess, were due to bugs, others were design choices, but they could be quite frustrating. Other than that, I enjoyed the story, the pacing, the graphics, the sounds (theGreat game, I truly enjoyed it alot, and it is a pretty good showcase for what the PS4 can do (at this point). There are a few things, which drag down the mark I guess, and those are mostly to do with odd deaths. Some, I guess, were due to bugs, others were design choices, but they could be quite frustrating. Other than that, I enjoyed the story, the pacing, the graphics, the sounds (the music is really good imo) and the setting. Definitely worth a buy. This review is only for the SP, haven't tried the MP, I really suck at shooters with a controller in hand haha.… Expand
  2. LinuxJackal
    Dec 23, 2013
    6
    First I have to tell you that I am a huge Playstation Fan and that I have played Killzone 1, 2, 3 and have Platinum all three of them on my PS3.

    Now as for Shadow Fall.....It has to be one of the most frustrating games that I have ever played. The objectives at times were confusing and I did not really like the so called "open world" of each level. Its like they wanted you to explore    First I have to tell you that I am a huge Playstation Fan and that I have played Killzone 1, 2, 3 and have Platinum all three of them on my PS3.

    Now as for Shadow Fall.....It has to be one of the most frustrating games that I have ever played. The objectives at times were confusing and I did not really like the so called "open world" of each level. Its like they wanted you to explore each level like Fallout instead of being a great shooter. As for the OWL....It does more of the work for you than your player does. OWL go kill these guy, OWL go and hack the computer, OWL go and open a ZIP line, OWL put up a shield and I will do some killing. The Missions were mostly all stealthy and it lacked for the most part the feel of a huge battlefield expect for about one mission. The story was the weakest of the series and the AI was also quite weak. Thats all I will say about the campaign.

    The multiplayer aspect is solid for this game. It delivers a solid experience for this game. The only issues I have about the maps are easy for players to kill spawn. Yep, kill spawning is alive and well in this generation.

    Yes I did buy this game and yes I will still play it but this one is one that I will not platinum.    … Expand
  3. drewj311
    Dec 23, 2013
    7
    This game is a decent launch showpiece for the PS4. The good:
    1. Mind-blowing graphics. The amazing level of detail is evident from sprawling futuristic cities to the stitching detail visible on your gloves. I'm particularly impressed with faces and character emotions. PC-level stuff.
    2. The O.W.L. Controlling your own drone is fantastically fun. The O.W.L. is the most creative and    This game is a decent launch showpiece for the PS4. The good:
    1. Mind-blowing graphics. The amazing level of detail is evident from sprawling futuristic cities to the stitching detail visible on your gloves. I'm particularly impressed with faces and character emotions. PC-level stuff.
    2. The O.W.L. Controlling your own drone is fantastically fun. The O.W.L. is the most creative and engaging component of the entire game.
    3. Tight shooting, solid AI. I've always thought the AI enemies in the Killzone games are among the smartest you can find; aware, quick to find cover and aggressive.
    The Bad:
    1. It's boring Killzone continues the series' tradition of creating characters and story-lines I don't care about.
    2. Lack of guns, gadgets, and progression. Guns are boring and limited, Tech has some highlights but is overall un-imaginative.
    Overall- it's a must own for PS4-early adopters, but this game will quickly fade into mediocrity as the PS4 library is established.    … Expand
  4. Firestorm94
    Dec 22, 2013
    8
    KIllzone shadow fall is a good fps but falls short in some areas

    Pros: -Amazing graphics -Fun Gameplay -Great multiplayer -Good variety of weapons -Good voice acting -Amazing level design Cons: -Bad story -Generic -No multiplayer ranking system -NO in game voice chat -no clan system Kzsf is a great launch title for the ps4 and i'd say it's worth buying despite it's    KIllzone shadow fall is a good fps but falls short in some areas

    Pros:
    -Amazing graphics
    -Fun Gameplay
    -Great multiplayer
    -Good variety of weapons
    -Good voice acting
    -Amazing level design

    Cons:
    -Bad story
    -Generic
    -No multiplayer ranking system
    -NO in game voice chat
    -no clan system

    Kzsf is a great launch title for the ps4 and i'd say it's worth buying despite it's short comings.    … Expand
  5. Kn4kworst
    Dec 22, 2013
    7
    First when I started this game i was blown away. The grapichs look awesome (specially the outside area's).
    After a lil while when the real missions start I most of the time wondered what I was suppost to do. It's sometimes very unclear what you should do and the only way to get past that point is a eternal search for a switch that was hidden away in the dark.
    The game also wants you to    First when I started this game i was blown away. The grapichs look awesome (specially the outside area's).
    After a lil while when the real missions start I most of the time wondered what I was suppost to do. It's sometimes very unclear what you should do and the only way to get past that point is a eternal search for a switch that was hidden away in the dark.

    The game also wants you to puzzle trough some mission, but it not brain cracking what so ever. These puzzles let you walk the map from front to back and so on. It feels like a cheap way to extend the game.

    One of the first thing I noticed that the players point of view is so damn low that you have the feeling you are a midged. Everyone in this game (npc's) are at least a head higher than the player. You can't look on top of they're shoulders.

    The A.I. almost made me cry... They are more retarded then a goldfish with brain damage. They most of the time run around like some wild dogs that want to get shot.

    So is this game that bad? No it's not awefull but has a lot of flaws. Specially in the singleplayer campain. The multiplayer has enough content to keep you satisfied for a few months. It plays great and looks good. Only downside is that it's extreem slow paced. If you are used to a COD or Battlefield you have the feeling this multiplayers runs in slowmotion.    … Expand
  6. Seaside122
    Dec 21, 2013
    6
    I just can't understand why they put such a poor save system in such a game that could have been great. BEWARE buying unless you can play a whole chapter for a save-- looks like I will play my Battlefield 4 and COD to bad, used to love the KillZones---GET IT FIXED!!!! so I can play when I want, not when YOU want me to
  7. DHeald23
    Dec 21, 2013
    0
    The gameplay is so linear and boring. Not to mention the AI is the worst I have seen on next gen so far. The graphics are the best on PS4, but definitely not worth picking up.
  8. HitmanRm95
    Dec 21, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played both Killzone two and three when I had the ps3 and Killzone Shadowfall can be known as improvement to this shooter franchise. The game first of all is really beautiful especially in the introduction of some missions. The game story is what kind of brought my marks down, the story was not boring or uninteresting or difficult to keep up with it was just the fact that I could see a lot of opportunity's for the single player to be better. the main character is Vektan while your enemy's are Helgans. I always think of Helgans as the good guys in Killzone because of their back story which is actually reflected a lot in this games story. now a spoiler which is my reason behind this is because in one mission of the game you actually play as a Helgan on a stealth mission. I loved this mission and I wished is there were more missions like this cause as the Helgan you had a invisibility cloak that made it more fun. The use of the owl was a interesting feature with the touch pad which I would like to see similar integration in other video games. the combat in Killzone seems the same as ever with a few tweaks. I do miss the use of Co-Op in the two previous games that myself and my best friend use to enjoy. The multiplayer I feel has improved gamplay wise and me and my friends have been enjoying since we got the PS4. I have not when playing this game suffered glitches and so that ends my review.… Expand
  9. thekillergreece
    Dec 19, 2013
    7
    Its a great game and has better graphics. In comparison, better graphics than Battlefield 4.

    What dissapoints me is the lack of co-op and storyline. I hope they will improve them on the next installment
  10. Almighty-koz
    Dec 18, 2013
    9
    I honestly went into this game with the expectations that i wasnt going to like it, but it turns out i was wrong, thankfully. Its fun to play. The Multiplayer is fast paced at times and seems to be decently balanced, and the Campaign is short but not so short it feels incomplete but its got a good story that ends on the perfect note.
  11. MacDaddyD123
    Dec 18, 2013
    7
    This game has some really cool mechanics but the story is pretty much garbage and the campaign gets really boring fast. I found myself just wishing the mission would end. That's not a good thing. But I was really impressed with the multiplayer. It turned out to be actually be really fun!
  12. voiders
    Dec 18, 2013
    8
    Today I tested this game about an half of a hour. For me, killzone mercenary is a better game.
    Please, dont throw rocks on me. Killzone shadow fall simply dont looks like so good. The graphics and gameplay are just normal.
  13. saucymonk
    Dec 17, 2013
    10
    Superb Game. Loved the Single player Story and the multiplayer is sublime! keeps me coming back for more and more and more and more and more and more and.....
  14. BlackNikitin
    Dec 16, 2013
    10
    Pretty good
    Gameplay -7, but in last mission really 'smart' stealth
    Amazing graphics 9
    Ai-6
    Multiplayer 10
    For launch title super

    Next chapter must rock
  15. mynameisnathan
    Dec 16, 2013
    8
    Let me start off by saying i don't normally like fps games. I think the camera is too close and they're kinda overrated. But with the new PS4 games and graphics i just had to try out all the games including the fps ones. To start, this game needs to be appreciated more, the graphics alone are jaw droppingly beautiful! The story is solid and entertaining but seems to skip itself throughLet me start off by saying i don't normally like fps games. I think the camera is too close and they're kinda overrated. But with the new PS4 games and graphics i just had to try out all the games including the fps ones. To start, this game needs to be appreciated more, the graphics alone are jaw droppingly beautiful! The story is solid and entertaining but seems to skip itself through sometimes like a chain of different missions leading up to the end but doesn't really feel like your getting the whole story. As a shooter though, in my experience it doesn't really have anything that unique besides the fact that the sensor bar in the middle of the controller is used to set different modes on your OWL bot which i loved to fool around with, You can basically zip line down where ever there is lower ground. The only unique thing really is your main weapons long range charge shot, which is extremely fun if you time it just right. All in all the game is very solid and entertaining for a first person shooter. I give it an 8 out of 10.… Expand
  16. bennibop
    Dec 16, 2013
    10
    Killzone: SF is a brilliant and challenging game with excellent AI and sublime graphics, gameplay and a far better Multiplayer than COD. Definitely one of the best single player FPS out!
  17. Sizerlokz
    Dec 15, 2013
    8
    I got this game today. Played a few missions in campaign and a few hours of multiplayer and I really like this game. The AI in campaign and offline bots are pretty stupid.The graphics are amazing and the multiplayer is sick I just wish they had a free for all mode which I usually play on killzone mercenary on the ps vita It's a lot better than the piece of crap cod ghost and I wouldI got this game today. Played a few missions in campaign and a few hours of multiplayer and I really like this game. The AI in campaign and offline bots are pretty stupid.The graphics are amazing and the multiplayer is sick I just wish they had a free for all mode which I usually play on killzone mercenary on the ps vita It's a lot better than the piece of crap cod ghost and I would recommend it to fps gamers… Expand
  18. rukia-chan
    Dec 15, 2013
    0
    Killzone Shadow Fall deserves less, Guerrilla keeps destroying the original storyline of Killzone by keeping Helghan the bad guys and ISA always the good guys...

    so,not buy this game is terrible.
  19. slimshady
    Dec 15, 2013
    4
    I think Guerilla Games probably licenced the Call of Duty Engine to make this game because everything looked like a COD game. Everything from the graphics, lightning, textures, character models looked like COD. I bet this could have easily been made on the PS3. The city vistas look like static images and backgrounds. You will never be exploring them. The guns are very few and look likeI think Guerilla Games probably licenced the Call of Duty Engine to make this game because everything looked like a COD game. Everything from the graphics, lightning, textures, character models looked like COD. I bet this could have easily been made on the PS3. The city vistas look like static images and backgrounds. You will never be exploring them. The guns are very few and look like toys. The main character is a fool. The other characters have no idea or what to do. The Owl is a nuisance. And the overall story sucks. Absolutely horrible. This could have been titled Killzone Call of Shadow Ghosts… Expand
  20. epoc
    Dec 14, 2013
    7
    Like Ryse, Killzone Shadow Fall is essentially a tech demo of how good the PS4 can preform visually in fact it looks better Ryse! However Shadow Fall sets itself apart from Ryse for having actual worthwhile, fun gameplay, the king of which is its incredible multiplayer. So lets start with the campaign easily the most disappointing part of the game. In Killzone 3, the VSA( good guys)Like Ryse, Killzone Shadow Fall is essentially a tech demo of how good the PS4 can preform visually in fact it looks better Ryse! However Shadow Fall sets itself apart from Ryse for having actual worthwhile, fun gameplay, the king of which is its incredible multiplayer. So lets start with the campaign easily the most disappointing part of the game. In Killzone 3, the VSA( good guys) totally destroy the planet of the Helghast space nazis In return, the VSA let the Helghast colonise half of their planet, leading to a Cold War scenario that's SUPPOSED to be mystery and espionage... No! It Michael Bay style action, which can be super cool at times, but still doesn't fit the purpose. Your supposed to care for the characters... No! The characters are boring and un memorable. The A.I. is alright, and overall the campaign is good, but comes with a very VERY bad ending. But once you sink your teeth into the sandwich known as multiplayer! It's fast and fluid, while also being tactical and dynamic. Returns is Killzones signature warzone, a constant online battle that's constantly updating with new objectives. Despite this, the thing I love the most about Shadow Fall is its levelling system... There is none. Instead to unlock stuff like new weapon mods( all guns are unlocked at the begging, which can help noobs have a chance at winning. If Shadow Falls campaign was on par with its multiplayer then this would of been the perfect FPS... But it's not.… Expand
  21. Jay_cl1987
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    This for me was a really fun game. I've become sick of this generation of FPS where it's just shooting your way from one set piece to another. With this one you actually have to use your game and figure stuff out in order to progress which is a real throw back to FPS from generations ago which i really liked. The graphics are spectacular and the storyline for me was interesting especiallyThis for me was a really fun game. I've become sick of this generation of FPS where it's just shooting your way from one set piece to another. With this one you actually have to use your game and figure stuff out in order to progress which is a real throw back to FPS from generations ago which i really liked. The graphics are spectacular and the storyline for me was interesting especially the relationship between Lucas and Echo. The multiplayer is also pretty damn good and plays really smoothly aswell. Overall i would say give this game a shot if you are sick of the conventional FPS and want to try something where you will need to problem solve to advance.… Expand
  22. defiance000
    Dec 13, 2013
    0
    this game has a bad bad story. gfx are nice but trhe gameplay is truly horrendous and boring. I would rather sit there watch paint dry than play this game. I was expecting sooo much and this was the biggest letdown ever.
  23. kalv
    Dec 13, 2013
    7
    Story: 4/10 Lackluster story. Minimal character progression with main character.

    Graphics 10/10 Best graphics on next-gen right now. The sky looks incredible. Sound: 8/10 Especially like how the sound comes from the controller when you pick up audio logs. Gameplay: 7/10 Just a straight forward shooter. Owl mechanics seem a bit forced upon. Kind of a pointless gimmick. Rather have    Story: 4/10 Lackluster story. Minimal character progression with main character.

    Graphics 10/10 Best graphics on next-gen right now. The sky looks incredible.

    Sound: 8/10 Especially like how the sound comes from the controller when you pick up audio logs.

    Gameplay: 7/10 Just a straight forward shooter. Owl mechanics seem a bit forced upon. Kind of a pointless gimmick. Rather have cloak than Owl. Minimal guns and minimal enemies types. No character progression like many shooters have these days. Some sections of the level can be confusing. Multiplayer is lackluster and gets boring quickly.    … Expand
  24. Inzaneo
    Dec 12, 2013
    2
    Looks pretty but the game play is confusing and the story line was garbage online sucked don't waste you're time on this game. None of the weapons were any good I was just confused the whole time not fun
  25. stepneg
    Dec 11, 2013
    2
    It really is that bad, looks amazing but other than that it is a really poor shooter, dull as can be with poor AI. The only reason I stuck with it past the first few levels is lack of anything else to play but I just couldn't be bothered to finish it.
  26. Yegwen
    Dec 11, 2013
    5
    The game could be great but turned out just mediocre. It has stunning graphics, and amazingly designed sceneries, but what is lacking is any exciting gameplay. I played all previous killzones and prefered their jock-soldier narration much better than what Shadow Fall is trying to acomplish.

    The developer went for a story that is just too serious for a game where you fight    The game could be great but turned out just mediocre. It has stunning graphics, and amazingly designed sceneries, but what is lacking is any exciting gameplay. I played all previous killzones and prefered their jock-soldier narration much better than what Shadow Fall is trying to acomplish.

    The developer went for a story that is just too serious for a game where you fight nazi-communists in space suits. The dark, but semi-humorous and epic tone of the previous parts suited the games much better.

    The campaign is very uneven. Parts of it are fine, and fun to explore, while others are plainly boring and/or frustrating. Throughout the game there are places where the dialogues leave you with a vague sense of direction and you're not really sure what you're expected to do some tasks are just unintuitive, and the objectives don't do a good job explaining them.

    I really liked the audio logs and comic strips fround troughout the game though finding them was really fun and rewarding.    … Expand
  27. tigerxanon
    Dec 10, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing by its multiplayer. Even though the story has its flaws, the multiplayer makes it up for it. BTW all those NEGATIVE reviews are from xbot trolls.
  28. DoctorCritic
    Dec 10, 2013
    8
    This games single player has plenty of dull moments and had almost no challenging situations until later on in the game. Although the single player was not to challenging the story was very we'll put together and the graphics in this game are breathtaking at moments. But I did not only come to play the single player, the multiplayer in this game brings a nice new thrill to the game. EveryThis games single player has plenty of dull moments and had almost no challenging situations until later on in the game. Although the single player was not to challenging the story was very we'll put together and the graphics in this game are breathtaking at moments. But I did not only come to play the single player, the multiplayer in this game brings a nice new thrill to the game. Every gun feels powerful and the wide variety of customizable game-modes and an assortment of load outs makes the multiplayer fun every time you come back to it. This game is definitely a good foreshadowing to the games that are going to come for the next generation of consoles.… Expand
  29. smoovelai
    Dec 10, 2013
    10
    the game is absolutely gorgeous best video game graphics i have ever seen on a console

    the gameplay is solid nothing groundbreaking or dramatic about this its a good FPS just as solid as BF and COD in my opinion but has its own feel to it to distinguish it the campaign is also the best out of the fps shooters available and if u notice a lot of expert reviewers lowered their ratings    the game is absolutely gorgeous best video game graphics i have ever seen on a console

    the gameplay is solid nothing groundbreaking or dramatic about this its a good FPS just as solid as BF and COD in my opinion but has its own feel to it to distinguish it

    the campaign is also the best out of the fps shooters available and if u notice a lot of expert reviewers lowered their ratings due to some issues with the end of the campaign that were fixed in a patch and even before the patch i would say the campaign was the most fun and longest

    the multiplayer is fun i love how the scoring focuses on the objective and not K/D only time K/D should be a focus is when ur playing TDM and that's how it is in Killzone

    i'm a new fan of the killzone series starting with this game if you're undecided about getting an FPS for PS4 i'll say this

    Get COD if you want stereotypical COD
    Get BF if you want battlefield

    if you want a FPS with a good campaign amazing graphics and solid MP an overall sound game then get Killzone and not to confuse anyone or start trouble i like COD never was a fan of BF but i liked that too

    my Ratings
    COD- 8.0 stereotypical cod with a really bad story great MP and good graphics
    BF4- 8.0 story a little better than cod but still bad the destruction is too scripted for my liking but the game is very much fun and playable if u like BF
    Killzone-8.6 the best looking hands down best story and solid MP i think it is the best overall i still play COD with my friends tho but if you can only get one FPS i would get Killzone

    Story- KZ, BF, COD
    Gameplay- TIE(ALL GOOD IN THEIR OWN WAY)
    MP-COD,BF,KZ    … Expand
  30. EDJET787
    Dec 9, 2013
    6
    I've been a Killzone fan since the 2nd game, and that one blew me away. Killzone Shadow Fall however does nothing to push the series forward in terms of both campaign and multiplayer. The campaign is without a doubt one of the worst I've ever played, its so bad that I just can't finish it because it's so dull and repetitive. Multiplayer, while fun at times, doesn't innovate or make theI've been a Killzone fan since the 2nd game, and that one blew me away. Killzone Shadow Fall however does nothing to push the series forward in terms of both campaign and multiplayer. The campaign is without a doubt one of the worst I've ever played, its so bad that I just can't finish it because it's so dull and repetitive. Multiplayer, while fun at times, doesn't innovate or make the series remain fresh and ends up feeling like a generic shooter. This game is said to run at 60 frames per second online, which is not entirely true. Killzone Shadow Fall struggles to even maintain at least 50 frames per second and dropping as low as 30, that is unacceptable. Killzone Shadow Fall isn't a terrible game, but it could have been so much more, it's definitely not a system seller.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Feb 13, 2014
    88
    A very good and varied multiplayer FPS. Some things, like the big attack/defend scenarios, were better on Killzone 3. [Jan 2014]
  2. GameCritics
    Jan 22, 2014
    50
    In attempting to juggle so many balls at once, it simply loses control and bats them all over the place in a crazed, lurching frenzy as it tries to stop the whole thing from falling apart.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Jan 15, 2014
    61
    Whatever the reason was for making Shadow Fall in the first place, the result is a mixture of bland, annoying and weird.
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